The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source Apple backs off killing EU web apps (News)
Mar 4, 2024
Apple shifts its stance on web apps after EU backlash, revealing the ongoing tension in software standards. A discussion on Deno’s new package registry promises to elevate JavaScript development. The importance of face-to-face interactions for remote teams is highlighted, emphasizing how informal chats foster stronger relationships. Additionally, the podcast delves into the nuances of personal blogging versus federated platforms, advocating for more independence from centralization in digital publishing.
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Feedback Request
- Jerod Santo asks listeners to submit positive feedback for Changelog News.
- He offers a link-back to a chosen URL as a thank you.
Apple and Web Apps
- Apple removed home screen web apps in iOS 17.4 betas, seemingly to comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act.
- Facing backlash, they reversed the change, but the Open Web Advocacy continues the fight for broader web app support.
Tech Bankruptcy Horror Story
- Luca Kladaric describes a startup burdened by extreme technical debt, including a precarious, undocumented build server.
- Different instances of the same Android source code built differently, highlighting the chaotic state.